A statement released on the club’s official website read: “The club engaged Rothschild to secure the funding for the new stadium.

“As expected, many proposals came forward including bank debt and equity investment.

“The club announced on 31 May 2017 the completion of the bank debt financing for the new stadium with a consortium of banks involving Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Goldman Sachs Bank USA and HSBC Bank plc.

“The Board believes this was the optimum solution in the interests of fans, employees and shareholders and for the continued development of the club.

“The Board is not in any discussions relating to a takeover offer for the club.”

Spurs announced in March that Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs and HSBC are the companies behind the five-year arrangement, which includes a £400million loan, “to support the financing of the 61,500-seater multi-purpose new stadium, the Tottenham Experience and the largest retail store of any football club in Europe.”